The newly opened and incredibly eye-catching Red Window Bar & Restaurant sits in the historic Little Italy neighborhood in San Francisco, there is just one detail, it serves Spanish fare. In this episode of The Muddle Podcast, our host TJ Bonaventura chats with Red Window’s managing partner, Elmer Mejicanos who tells us the story of this Barcelona-inspired bar, as well as the super ingenious way they managed the pandemic. Plus, Elmer prepares his iconic Red Window Cobbler and explains how he created this bar’s stylish and delicious cocktail program. Tune in and get ready to crave the Red Window’s revamped sangria while listening!

Jump straight into:

(02:12) - A tapas bar in Little Italy? How this super attractive restaurant expanded this European-style neighborhood by bringing in the Spanish tradition.

(06:39) - Red Window’s inspiration: A Barcelona-style bar with a flavorful cocktail menu.

(08:56) - Ups & downs: Getting ready for the opening day during the pandemic and the Little Red Window story.

(21:40) - Creating the cocktail program: Low ABV delicious cherry-inspired drinks + Trying the Red Window Cobbler.

(26:25) - It gives me a headache!: Why Elmer doesn’t like the iconic sangria and how he turned it around for Red Window. 

(32:47) - The craziest bar story Elmer has experienced: The one with the lady making herself breakfast.

Episode resources

Golden Rule Spirits

Red Window

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The Muddler is a StudioPod Media original podcast produced by TJ Bonaventura. Our writer is Joey Mezzatesta. Editing and music provided by Nodalab.